| May 25, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 24, 2021
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 18, 2021
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Gillibrand Statement On DoD Report Showing Reports Of Sexual Assault Remain At Record Highs And Conviction Rates Continue To Decrease
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 13, 2021
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Military Appreciation Month
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| April 19, 2021
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Reps. Garbarino and Langevin, Senators Rosen, Collins, Whitehouse, and Young, Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Partnership
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Afghanistan
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden announced that American forces will come home from Afghanistan. America doesn't need to fight forever wars."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues Ask Biden to Fund Initiatives to Increase U.S. Semiconductor Production
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Johnson Urges President Biden to Issue EO on Police Militarization
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Tenney and Wilson Lead Members of House Foreign Affairs Committee in Urging Blinken to Reverse Decision to De-List Houthis as Terrorist Organization
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Mace Calls on Pentagon to Investigate Potentially Largest Small Business Contract Fraud in U.S. History
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Stefanik Authors Bill Designating March 21 as Women's Military History Day, Commemorates Women's History Month
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the US Department of State - Meng Joins 140 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Curb Comprehensive Iranian Threat
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 6, 2021
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Congressional Leaders Applaud Biden Administration's Commitment to Ending Endless Wars, Call for Congressional Action
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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McCaul, Meeks, Gallagher, Langevin, Kinzinger, Keating Reintroduce the Cyber Diplomacy Act
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Langevin, McCaul, Meeks, Gallagher, Kinzinger, Keating Reintroduce the Cyber Diplomacy Act
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - House China Task Force Offers Assistance to President Biden to Tackle China Challenge
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Another historic first: Dr. Kath Hicks was unanimously confirmed to be Deputy Secretary of Defense. There's no one more dedicated or qualified. She's the first woman confirmed by the Senate to serve in the job."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate confirmed President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin. He has the experience and vision for the job, and he will be the first African American to ever helm the Defense Department."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Schumer Statement on The Tragic National Guard Helicopter Crash in Mendon
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Congressman Joe Morelle Appointed to The House of Representatives' Committees on Armed Services, Education and Labor, and Rules
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 4, 2021
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Schumer: Bipartisan End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation Urges Air Force Secretary to Prioritize Taxiway Expansion of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station; Insufficient Infrastructure Has Hurt Air Force Reserve Mission Readiness; Repairs Would Boost WNY Economy & National Defense
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris's selection of Kathleen Hicks is historic. It shows their commitment to putting highly qualified and talented people in key positions. She will be an excellent Deputy Secretary of Defense."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi: Just-Signed, Bipartisan End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation Includes $278 Million for Rome Lab; Federal Funding Will Be Used to Further Revolutionize UAS & Quantum Technology
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 28, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on House Vote to Override the President's Veto of FY21 NDAA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Cheney, Gallagher, Thornberry, Rogers, Turner, Stefanik: As We Respond To Attacks, The NDAA Will Bolster Our Cybersecurity Defenses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on Russian Cyberattacks, Highlights Importance of NDAA Provisions to Bolster Cybersecurity Defenses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "I sat down today to talk with Lloyd Austin and Denis McDonough, President-elect Joe Biden's nominees to lead the Department of Defense and the VA. We will fight side-by-side for America's servicemembers and for America's veterans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "If President Trump takes the rather ridiculous step of veto-ing a pay raise for our troops in order to defend dead Confederate traitors: Congress must override that veto."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Secure Additional Layer of Protection for Funding and Jobs at DFAS Rome; New Provision Adds Congressional Oversight to Impede Any Effort to Reduce Dfas Jobs in Rome
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Crucial Legislation to Incentivize and Support Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Meng Statement on 2021 Defense Spending Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Rep. Jeffries Statement on The Nomination of General Lloyd Austin
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Conference Report on H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I fought for a technical fix ensuring air traffic controllers have the same paid parental leave as all federal employees. I'm proud it's in the defense bill that the House just passed. Next: The Senate! And I won't stop fighting until ALL American workers have this benefit."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Culminating His Major Push to Include First-Of-Its-Kind Semiconductor Amendment, Schumer Announces Massive Federal Initiative for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Final National Defense Bill -- to Create Unprecedented Federal Investment for Companies Like GlobalFoundries, IBM, and More, Generate New Jobs, and Kick Upstate Economy Into High Gear
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Stefanik Named Conferee for FY2021 NDAA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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House Passes Bipartisan Espaillat Bill to Boost Security Funding and Cooperation in The Caribbean
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Construction on Rockaways -- Atlantic Shorefront Resiliency Project Starts
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Call To Expand U.S.-Israel Cooperation In National Defense Authorization Act Negotiations
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Schumer, Meeks announce: Following their successful effort to secure $91m funding, construction contract has been awarded for expansion and renovation project at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica armory in Queens, New York; project will modernize infrastructure & enhance readiness
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, Fort Drum receives over $21 million to begin construction of new UAV hangar, which modernizes base infrastructure, expands capabilties available at Fort Drum, & boosts the North Country economy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Following an all-out push, including a personal call to Secretary Esper, Schumer announces $9 million DOD funding for Watertown YMCA Community Center, boosting downtown Watertown, Fort Drum, and regional economy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Of the many lies Trump has told about COVID: Telling Bob Woodward "nothing more could have been done" is one of the most galling. He still does not have an adequate national testing strategy or an adequate national plan for contact tracing. He never fully invoked the DPA."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Schumer doubles down on support for Watertown YMCA; on personal call with Secretary Esper, senator pushes DOD to fund community center that will boost downtown Watertown
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Senators Gillibrand And Rounds, Representatives Cisneros And Mast Urge Congress To Include Bipartisan Bill To End Military Child Abuse In Final NDAA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Harold Parker, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2020
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On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment, senator pushes massive federal initiative for semiconductor manufacturing in final national defense bill -- to bring massive federal investment to globalfoundries, create new jobs, and kick capital region economy into high gear
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 30, 2020
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Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on the Review of the Recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - ""Let them eat cake." The cover of the @NYDailyNews this morning sums up the Republican COVID plan. Who are Republicans fighting for in this COVID proposal? Big banks. Defense contractors. Members of the Trump family. Not American families, workers, or the unemployed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable--over 155yrs after the Civil War--bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery & white supremacy I proudly stood with @SenWarren @SenJackReed @SenateDems to pass bipartisan provision to rename them"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2020
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After months of advocacy, Schumer secures critical step to providing well-deserved care & compensation for Upstate New York vets suffering from Agent Orange-linked illnesses, cementing critical health benefits in national defense bill; following yesterday's senate passage of amendment, Schumer vows to get final bill across the finish line
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 22, 2020
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Following their push, Schumer, Gillibrand announce massive federal investment in semiconductor manufacturing -- including incentives to expand & build robust domestic microelectronics industry -- secured in national defense bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Meng Statement on House-Passed 2021 Defense Spending Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Make no mistake: Frontline workers still do not have the PPE and testing supplies they need because President Trump failed to fully invoke the DPA. I just took to the Senate floor with Senator Baldwin and Senator Murphy to demand this change. But Senate Republicans objected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 21, 2020
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House-Passed NDAA Legislation Showcases Bipartisan Small Business Reforms
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 21, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass FY21 NDAA, Secures Significant Wins for Fort Drum and National Security Interests
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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